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Keir Starmer warns 'violent' far-right mob 'you will regret this'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned attacks across the UK branding the action ‘far-right thuggery’. Starmer said those responsible for riots today will face the "full force of the law". Arrests, charges and convictions are widely expected

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Police remain in town centre after far-right protest and counter demonstration

Police were out in force in Bolton town centre on Sunday afternoon amid heated far-right and counter demonstrations. A far-right group had gathered around the area from Newport Street leading onto Victoria Square in front of the town hall.

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Port Vale boss Moore identifies 'exceptional' Bolton trait

Port Vale boss Darren Moore says his side will learn a lot from their friendly against “top opposition” in Wanderers. The Whites ran out 3-0 winners at Vale Park thanks to goals from Aaron Collins, Victor Adeboyejo and Dion Charles. Moore insists

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Bolton boxer Cindy makes history with guaranteed medal

Bolton’s Cindy Ngamba made history today by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Paris Games medal as she reached the women’s boxing 75kg semi-finals. The 25-year-old beat sixth-seeded Frenchwoman Davina Michel by unanimous decision in

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Police given extra stop and search powers as protest takes place

Police have been given extra stop and search power this afternoon after as a heated protest takes place in Victoria Square. It comes after officers were given enhanced powers to order people away from areas of Bolton earlier today. Under a

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Search to find missing Bolton teen last seen at train station earlier this week

A search is underway to find a Bolton teenage boy who was last seen at a Bolton train station three days ago. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are looking for a 16-year-old boy named Clarke, who has not been seen since 9am on Thursday, August 1 

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Bolton police given extra powers as protest takes place in town centre

Police have been given extra powers to order people out of a large area of Bolton as planned protests take place in the town centre. Under a Section 34 notice, officers have extra powers to deal with anyone taking part in causing anti-social behaviour

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RECAP: Heavy police presence in town centre amid heated demonstration

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Car seized after being abandoned near Bolton town centre

A car has been seized after it was abandoned on a street close to Bolton town centre. On August 3, officers were called to reports of a car on Back Baldwin Street looking abandoned. Read more: Courts deal with assault, drug offences and possession

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Bolton people urged to 'come together' and reject 'discord and division'

People across Bolton have been urged to “come together and understand each other” amid “discord and division” across the rest of the country. The last few days have seen disturbances across the country from Southport to Manchester, Hartlepool and

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Can speed cameras catch you running a red light? AA experts explain

The most up to date speed camera technology now allows detailed video and images of drivers to be taken from up to one kilometre away if they are caught speeding. Speed cameras tend to be placed in “notoriously accident-prone areas”, to have the

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FANS' VIEW: Plenty of positives to take from Vale triumph

It was a relatively short dash down the M6 and A500 to Burslem to face the Valiants at Vale Park in our last friendly match before the season starts in earnest at Leyton Orient next weekend. It is believed the match was arranged as part of the

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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Why Wanderers look revved up for the League One season

“If you like to gamble, I tell you, I’m your man.” They tell you not to read too much into friendlies, but they say nothing about the portents supplied by pre-match music, and the words being growled by Burslem’s own Lemmy in Motorhead’s timeless

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‘It’s all coming out now’ – Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ on Strictly

Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she felt “gaslit” when she first raised concerns about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh

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Northern say ‘check before you travel’ as trains cancelled today

Northern is advising customers to check their journey before travelling in the north west today (August 4) as some services, including those in Lancashire, may be disrupted. Services on some routes in and around the north west may be subject to

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Olympics day 9 preview: Team GB's fastest man Zharnel Hughes faces 100m final

Mark the calendar, save the date and set your alarm for 8.55pm – because it’s time for the blue-riband event of the entire Olympic Games. Of all the gold medals that will be awarded in Paris, one stands out above the rest and this year’s men’s

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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News

The Bolton News has published nine death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our

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Take a day trip to historical city with local heritage group

Residents can take a trip to an historical English city with a heritage group later this year.  Horwich Heritage is hosting the outing to Chester on Saturday, September 14 this year.  One of the oldest cities in the country, it was established

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King Tut’s family life revealed in world-class Egypt collection tour

The life and times of Ancient Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh will be explored at Bolton Museum this month. Ian Trumble, curator of Egyptology will be leading a free tour of Bolton Museum’s acclaimed Egyptian collection. The tour will explore King

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Bolton healthcare professions raise awareness of eye condition

Residents of retirement villages across the North West were visited by eye experts from a Bolton healthcare group recently The initiative by SpaMedica dubbed 'Life Through the Lens' was aimed at addressing the early symptoms of cataracts and their

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How long patients waiting at Royal Bolton Hospital A&E

Three in five people who arrived at accident and emergency at the Bolton Trust in June were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within four hours. However, as part of a recovery plan

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Messages of support for Boton boxer Cindy Ngamba luck ahead of Olympic bout

A Bolton boxer’s gym has wished her luck ahead of a quarter-final Olympic boxing bout against France’s Davina Michel today. Cindy Ngamba is competing for the Refugee Olympic Team in the women’s 75kg category. She beat Canada’s Tammara Thibeault

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Bolton car retailer adds new look model this summer

A Bolton car retailer is adding a new look to its model range this summer. Rbyrook Bolton car retailer is launching monochrome Black Edition models of its Volvo cars, while reintroducing previous fan favourites to its range. The Manchester

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Council to waive £565 street works fee to get more electric car drivers on the road

A council is to waive fees to help residents to charge electric vehicles at home. Bolton has a high proportion of traditional terrace housing, meaning many residents lack the off-street parking normally needed to charge an electric car. However

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Nominations open after Bolton MP resigns from Manchester City Council

Nominations have opened in a by-election to replace a Bolton MP on Manchester City Council. Phil Brickell was elected as Bolton West’s MP in the general election on Thursday, July 4. With a turnout of 59.79 per cent, Mr Brickell gained 17,363

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'Stop the Harm' campaign launched to keep Bolton and beyond safe from dealers

A new campaign to ‘stop the harm’ caused by drugs gangs in the North West has been launched and Crimestoppers is appealing to the public to report any information they have on those involved in the supply of narcotics. Crimestoppers, a charity,

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One of Bolton's best kept property secrets is now on the market

Bolton's best kept secret—a picturesque detached family home named The Lake House —is now available in Lostock, Bolton. Listed for £1.6 million, the property is a captivating testament to the power of impressive architectural design set in tranquil

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Date set for reopening of village post office after being closed for months

A Post Office will reopen after months of closure. Blackrod Post Office had been located inside the Spar convenience store on Black Horse Street, but closed on March 12 this year after its postmaster decided to retire. This left residents having

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Two 15 metre telecommunications poles set to be installed

TWO telecommunications poles are set to be installed in Leigh. IX Wireless Ltd have submitted notices to Wigan Council for the proposed erection of 15 metre poles along Moresby Close and Kirkhall Lane in Leigh. Although these poles are considered

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This 'modern' cottage with a sun room is for sale in Bolton for less than £160k

Are you looking for a new home or are you curious to see the available properties on the market in Bolton? A two-bedroom “modern mid cottage” has become available on Zoopla this week and it could be yours for £159,950. Located on Halliwell

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Leigh, Atherton, and Tyldesley's most and least expensive streets revealed

DATA collected over the past five years has highlighted the most and least expensive streets around Leigh, Atherton, and Tyldesley. Tracking the average sold price data from HM Land Registry between 2019 and 2024, Property Solvers have analysed

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PLAYER RATINGS: How Bolton Wanderers fared in their friendly win at Port Vale

WANDERERS (3-4-3). NATHAN BAXTER…7. A couple of smart saves when Port Vale finally turned up in the second half. Tidy for the most part and looking confident. EOIN TOAL…7. Looked comfortable against a very decent player in Curtis and

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Mum died day after being discharged from hospital after being seen for chest pains

A heart defect which led to the death of a mother could have been identified if she had been given a different hospital scan, an inquest has heard. Much loved Charlotte Roscoe, 26, died on January 24 at her home in Bradford Road, Farnworth just

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Trailer released for new true-life drama filmed in Bolton as it airs this month

The first trailer for a BBC drama filmed in Bolton has been released along with new images. Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story is a new six-part factual drama follows the true tale of Ms Ayling’s kidnapping, which occurred in 2017 when she had travelled

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Heroes and villains out in force for Bolton comic book 'extravaganza'

Comic book heroes and villains, science fiction stalwarts, musicians and wrestlers stormed into Bolton this weekend. They had come for Comic Con Mania, a “pop culture extravaganza” which brought characters from Star Wars, Doctor Who, Harry Potter

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And all that jazz- Bolton keeping the swingin' music scene alive

If the name "trad jazz" rings a bell, you might be a purist or over 60. Bolton’s Eagley Jazz Club is one of the six places in the North West you can hear live traditional or trad jazz.  The "old-fashioned" sound started in 1920s New Orleans

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Courts deal with assaults, drug offences and possession of axe

A number of people from Bolton have recently been before the courts. Magistrates have dealt with a variety of offences including possession of an axe, assaults and possession of drugs. Here are the people who have been in court. Luke Weaver

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''The Hangman's Record' subject of talk at new venue

A local history society in Bolton is moving to a new venue.  Halliwell Local History Society from now on will meet from St Peter's Parish Centre, which is the former Jubilee School.  It is at 347 Church Road, Bolton, BL1 5RR.  The first

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Precinct was open for business as Walkden 'regenerated'

This was the scene in Walkden town centre almost exactly 60 years ago. Walkden town centre development, August 1964 (Picture: Newsquest) Like so many towns across the North West in the Sixties, Walkden was experiencing major development work

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Parks among the best in the country ­— and are all close to Bolton

Blackleach Country Park, Boothsbank Park, Clifton Country Park have retained the prestigious Green Flag Award. Cllr Barbara Bentham, lead Member for Neighbourhoods, Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council, said We’re committed

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NHS and Asda launch nationwide initiative to raise mouth cancer awareness

A supermarket has partnered with the NHS in an effort to raise awareness about mouth cancer. Asda has partnered with the NHS to print cancer awareness messaging on its toothpaste and mouthwash in Bolton. From this month, NHS advice will feature

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Classic children's play brought to life this summer in Bolton

The classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be brought to life at Bolton Library. Booster Cushion Theatre Company will stage a fun family friendly retelling of the popular story. A spokesman for Bolton Library said: "Big Goldilocks

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Treasure hunters can have their finds identified by an expert at Bolton Museum

An archaeologist will be on hand to identify any objects people may have discovered at Bolton Musuem. The next 'Dug It - Archaeology ID Day' will take place on Saturday, August 10 between 11am and 3pm. A spokesman for the museum said: "Have

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Town's talent show 'Stars for a Night' set for triumphant return

Bolton's talent show "Stars for a Night" is making a grand return on October 6 at The Octagon Theatre. The contest, which enjoyed success in its inaugural run, invites talents to display their skills and potentially follow in the footsteps of last